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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘I started losing money left and right’: Former Amazon seller defends changes to Amazon’s refund policy

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘It’s very scary’: Woman issues warning after brand uses AI deepfake of her to promote their product

Audi Logo on building(l) Woman inside car explaining about car leases(c) Hand hold car key in exchange for American Money(r)

‘Buy a Honda/Toyota… lease the luxury’: Audi driver shares why leasing a car is better than buying. Viewers aren’t so sure

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘This is why I travel with wipes and spray sanitizer’: Flight attendant reveals the ‘filthiest’ parts of a plane. It’s not where you think

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Who is this diva???’: Woman orders Halloween decoration from Temu. There’s just one problem

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‘My jaw dropped’: Mechanic checks used Honda Accord during pre-purchase inspection. He can’t believe what he discovers

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I did not need to know that about pistachios’: Costco shopper finds something unexpected inside peanuts

Woman pointing at mouthwash(l) TheraBreath mouth wash(c) Pouring Mouthwash(r)

‘The blue one ain’t never done me wrong’: Woman discovers shocking side-effect of using TheraBreath. Is it true?

three panel design with one showing a close up of a Coach branded bag, the middle is a close up of a woman holding a wallet with the text "Found them!!!" over the top, and the 3rd panel is the outside of a Marshalls store.

‘My Marshalls never stocked up like that’: Shopper discovers $39 Coach wallets at Marshalls. Are they authentic?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Foolproof’: Expert reveals trick to test if something is really zero sugar following Minute Maid recalls

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‘This is why you NEVER buy a cheap Mercedes….’: Dealership sells woman Mercedes with faulty engine. They refuse to take it back

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‘I feel bamboozled’: Shopper picks up purse at TJ Maxx. Then she finds something mysterious inside

Three panel image showing Whole Foods grocery store from outside, middle panel is a screenshot from the TikTok of a woman with a high bun, she has a smile on her face but is mid speaking. The final panel shows a close up of a grocery cart.

‘I used to love going to the Domain’: Woman goes shopping at Whole Foods. Then she notices someone unexpected

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‘Can you put it back?’: Cashier gives customer $20 after accidentally pushing ‘cash back’ button. Then he does something unexpected

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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